Assessment. Stabilization.
Placement. Systems Change.
Helping animal welfare organizations create systems that improve outcomes for animals and the people who care for them.
FELINE TRANSITIONS® Consulting provides organizational assessment, program evaluation, implementation support, training, and strategic guidance for shelters, rescues, veterinary organizations, foundations, and animal welfare leaders.
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Rooted in Real-World Outcomes
FELINE TRANSITIONS® was not developed as a theoretical framework. It emerged through direct work with complex feline placement, rehabilitation, surrender diversion, and transition cases. Every component of the methodology has been refined through real-world application and measurable outcomes.
Across senior cats, medically complex cats, bonded pairs, behavioral cases, litter box rehabilitation, surrender-diversion placements, and multi-factor transition cases, FELINE TRANSITIONS® has maintained a 100% placement retention rate.
These outcomes are not the result of luck. They are the product of assessment-first decision making, stabilization before placement, environmental matching, and structured follow-up support.
The goal is not simply to move animals through a system.
The goal is to create placements that last.
We don't just help animals leave systems.
We help them succeed in their next chapter.
FELINE TRANSITIONS® Consulting helps organizations build stronger assessment systems, more effective stabilization pathways, improved placement outcomes, and sustainable operational frameworks.
Whether your goal is reducing returns, improving placement durability, developing rehabilitation services, strengthening surrender diversion, or creating measurable organizational change, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate.
Let's build better outcomes. Together.
Built From Real-World Operations
FELINE TRANSITIONS® Consulting was not developed in a boardroom. It emerged through nearly two decades of direct work across feline grooming, boarding, rehabilitation, rescue, relocation, rehoming, and professional education.
These organizations represent the operational environments where the underlying methodologies were developed, tested, refined, and implemented. Together they form a connected ecosystem focused on improving outcomes for cats, caregivers, animal welfare organizations, and the communities they serve.
While each initiative serves a distinct purpose, they share a common philosophy: assessment before intervention, individualized care, measurable outcomes, and systems intentionally designed to help animals succeed.
FELINE TRANSITIONS® Consulting extends these principles beyond individual cats, helping shelters, rescues, veterinary organizations, and animal welfare programs build stronger systems, improve placement durability, reduce returns, and create better long-term outcomes.
ZUZU
Stories of Hope
Zuzu’s story is one of courage, compassion, and a commitment to saving lives.
Zuzu’s mom had trusted another boarding facility she found online, but when her messages went unanswered for over a week, she feared something was wrong. Through tears, she called Cats in the City Rescue, desperate for help. She asked if we could step in, retrieve Zuzu, and care for him until her return in a month. We couldn’t promise success, but we assured her we’d do everything possible to bring Zuzu to safety.
What followed was a whirlwind of urgency and action. Upon arriving at the boarding house, we found it in a remote area, with windows sealed by duct-taped cardboard. The home’s occupant appeared disheveled and unwell, but after a tense exchange, Zuzu was handed over in a carrier. The relief of having him back quickly turned to concern—Zuzu smelled terribly, and his sad, motionless demeanor hinted at something far worse.
A closer look revealed the truth: Zuzu’s left hind leg dangled unnaturally. We rushed him to DoveLewis Emergency Veterinary Hospital, where X-rays confirmed a severe, untreated break that left no option but amputation.
Zuzu’s mom, unable to afford the surgery, relinquished custody to Cats in the City Rescue, trusting us to provide the care he needed. Zuzu had surgery that same day and adjusted remarkably well to life as a tripod. Within days, he was hopping around, learning how to navigate his new world with inspiring resilience.
Soon after, we handpicked a loving family we knew would treasure Zuzu. After a trial stay, Zuzu found his forever home—a place where he’s cherished every day. Nearly 18 months later, Zuzu remains happy and thriving, and he recently visited us for a spa day, sporting his refreshed coat and an unmistakable glow of joy.
Helping cats like Zuzu is why Cats in the City Rescue exists. With your support, we can ensure more cats like Zuzu find safety, care, and the love they deserve.
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LAVAMAN
A CITC Love Story
We first met Lavaman in 2017 when he started vacationing with us while his human traveled for work. Each visit deepened our bond as Lavaman treated us to his signature purrs, lap time, and adorable habit of sprawling out belly-up, taking up as much floor space as possible.
In 2020, like so many, Lavaman’s life was turned upside down by the pandemic. His human relocated to Idaho, but due to severe family allergies, Lavaman had to return to CITC—this time as his primary home. We ensured his days were filled with joy, companionship, and even the company of kittens, who Lavaman adored. He’d light up and patiently wait for them to approach, always careful not to scare them.
After 16 months, it became clear Lavaman needed a new forever home. We promised to find him a family where love overflowed, and we knew just the place. Our dear friends Kateri and her son Davis, who had recently lost their beloved cat Kona, decided to open their hearts to Lavaman. The match was perfect. Now 10 years old, Lavaman has become an Adventure Cat, walking on a leash, hiking in the woods, and charming the neighbors. He’s living his best life, filled with love and new experiences.
Lavaman’s story reminds us that while life can be unpredictable, we can help ensure it’s filled with love and brightness. We are grateful to Kateri and Davis for giving Lavaman a beautiful new chapter and proud to still be part of his journey.
From all of us at CITC: Here’s to Lavaman and his unforgettable story!